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US President Barack Obama speaks during a ceremony to honor veterans at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, November 11, 2013.

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Obama’s poll numbers drop–again

11/12/13 11:15 PM

American voters disapprove of President Barack Obama’s job performance by a margin of 54 to 39%–up from a 49-45% disapproval rating on Oct. 1, according to a new Quinnipiac poll released Tuesday afternoon.

His approval rating has not dipped below 40% before. His lowest Quinnipiac score was a 55-41 percent disapproval on Oct. 6, 2011.

Obama rating as “honest and trustworthy” dipped from 54 to 44% in six weeks; and voters disapprove of his handling of health care by a 60-36% margin.

The disastrous rollout of the president’s health care system clearly hurt his standing. “American voters are divided 46 - 47% on whether Obama ‘knowingly deceived’ the public when he said people could keep their existing health insurance plans if they wished,” the Quinnipiac poll found. “Voters also support 73 - 20% extending the March 31, 2014 deadline for signing up for coverage without facing a penalty.”